Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Rotech Healthcare Inc.; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 6,888 - 137,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) and Health Savings Accounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Rotech Healthcare Inc. is seeking qualified Respiratory Therapists (RRT/CRT/RN) to support patients with respiratory equipment. In this role, you'll assess patient needs, educate on equipment use, and ensure quality care. This position is PRN (Per Diem), allowing you to create your own schedule, earning between $5.00 to $100.00 per service.

Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and be dedicated to improving patient health outcomes. Join Rotech, a leader in home healthcare, and be part of enhancing lives.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and communicate findings to the physician.
• Educate patients on respiratory equipment and compliance.
• Set up and monitor highly technical respiratory equipment.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Mathematical calculations

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Rotech: Join a Leader in Home Healthcare. Rotech Healthcare Inc is a national leader in medical equipment, including ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and more, empowering patients to manage their health from home. With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support. Whether you’re a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, work at Rotech directly improves lives. Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.

Overview and Responsibilities

We are seeking qualified Respiratory Therapists (RRT / CRT / RN) to join our team to educate, train and monitor patients using ventilators, PAP therapy, home oxygen and other respiratory equipment. You’ll use your clinical skills by assessing patient needs and communicating findings to the physician. Our model of care ensures patients receive quality care specific to their individual needs and medical condition.

PRN positions (Per Diem/ Paid Per Set-Up): As a Rotech employee you would create your own schedule by accepting the number of set‑ups you would like to complete each week. You are paid per set‑up ranging from $5.00 to $100.00 per service.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a complete listing of all current respiratory patients
• Provides initial and ongoing phone contacts with all respiratory patients per Rotech policy and procedure
• Provides in‑home visits to patients per Rotech’s policy and procedure
• Conducts patient assessment per Rotech’s policy and procedure and the physician’s order. Patient assessment may include but is not limited to:
  • Verbal assessment (e.g., patient history, symptom review, etc.)
  • Physical assessment (e.g., lung auscultation, blood pressure, etc.)
  • Diagnostics (e.g., spirometry, oximetry, sleep studies)
• Provides patient education as applicable. Education may include but is not limited to:
  • Respiratory equipment use and maintenance
  • Physician’s prescription for equipment
  • Importance of compliance with physician’s prescription
  • Benefits of therapy
  • Potential consequences of noncompliance
  • Potential adverse reactions/side effects from therapy
• Sets up all highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:
  • Invasive Ventilator
  • Noninvasive Ventilator
  • Infant Monitors
  • Other high‑tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)
• Monitors ongoing function of highly technical respiratory equipment including but not limited to:
  • Invasive Ventilator
  • Noninvasive Ventilator
  • Infant Monitors
  • Other high‑tech respiratory equipment as defined by scope of service at the branch (e.g., cough assist, negative pressure ventilation, IPPB, etc.)
• Maintains documentation of all services provided and all work performed per Rotech’s policies and procedures
• Assumes on‑call responsibilities for phone consultations during non‑business hours as outlined by Rotech’s policy
• Adjusting ventilator settings according to patient assessment and in alignment with Rotech policy and procedures
• Supports orientation and training of other personnel at the direction of the Area Manager
• Performs other duties as required by state licensure law
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as defined by the Area Manager

Qualifications

Employment is contingent on

• Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a respiratory therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RC, RN, LPN, LPV) depending upon state licensure laws
• Must be licensed in primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by service area of location

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred
• Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
• Home respiratory care experience is preferred
• Degree in respiratory therapy or related science is preferred
• One year of related work experience, preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non‑verbal, written, listening and visual)
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi‑task along with attention to detail
• Self‑motivation, organized, time‑management and deductive problem solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Email transmission and communication
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry office equipment at times
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Requires occasional lifting and transporting of patient equipment
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
• Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
  • Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
  • Annual Recertification
  • Keep face clean‑shaven to ensure N95 Mask face‑seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Rotech Information

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Overtime pay for non‑exempt positions (as applicable)
• Commission for Account Executives
• Bonus and incentive opportunities
• Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
• Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable)
• Employee discount and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal services
• Meru Health mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs
• Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs
• Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings Solutions programs
• Hepatitis B (HEPB) and TB vaccinations

Background screening required through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.